ACCA AFM Advanced Financial Management

The aim of the course is to apply relevant knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgement as expected of a senior financial executive or advisor, in taking or recommending decisions relating to the financial management of an organisation in private and public sectors.

This course develops upon the core financial management knowledge and skills covered in the Financial Management syllabus and prepares candidates to advise management and/or clients on complex strategic financial management issues facing an organisation.

Learning Objectives:

On successful completion of this exam, candidates should be able to:

• Explain and evaluate the role and responsibility of the senior financial executive or advisor in meeting conflicting needs of stakeholders and recognise the role of international financial institutions in the financial management of multinationals

• Evaluate potential investment decisions and assessing their financial and strategic consequences, both domestically and internationally

• Assess and plan acquisitions and mergers as an alternative growth strategy

• Evaluate and advise on alternative corporate re-organisation strategies

• Apply and evaluate alternative advanced treasury and risk management

• Techniques

• Apply employability and technology skills